This simple tutorial explains how to depict a tree in iv steps. The examples are of a tree without leaves where all of the small branches are visible.

Tree drawing step by step
Tree drawing footstep past footstep

A tree like the one in this tutorial is not very complicated to draw but tin can accept some patience in order to go over all of information technology's pocket-size branches.

Step 1 – Make a Basic Line Sketch

Tree shape sketch
Tree shape sketch

To get-go the tree cartoon you can but make a few lines to indicate the general directions of information technology's body and some of it'due south larger branches.

Stride 2 – Draw the Trunk & Large Branches

Tree trunk and branches drawing
Tree trunk and large branches drawing

Now draw out the bodily shapes of the trunk and larger branches of the tree.

By and large the trunk and branches become progressively thinner every bit they become towards the top so be sure to keep this in mind when drawing. You likewise want to add some bumps and fairly sharp twists hither and there to make the branches look more than natural.

Pace iii- Draw the Smaller Branches

Tree line drawing
Tree line cartoon

Add the smaller branches to cease the line cartoon.

Yous will need to add together quite a few small branches for the tree to look natural. If you are making a fairly small drawing like the one in this case you lot can draw the smallest branches with just ane line each which can brand things a fiddling faster and easier. Also note that while they do curve in slightly unlike directions overall the small branches tend to sort of "fan out" around the tree so depict accordingly.

Stride iv – Finish the Cartoon past Applying Shading

Tree drawing
Tree drawing

Finally you tin can shade in the tree to make it look a piffling flake more realistic.

For this case we will apply some very basic shading making the tree slightly darker on the correct side to bear witness that the lite is coming from the upper left of the drawing.

You lot tin can add a bit of a gradient for the larger branches and the body. For the smaller branches simply try and shade them slightly lighter on the left side of the drawing and darker on the correct.

Once you are done with the shading y'all should accept a finished drawing of a tree.

Conclusion

This is a fairly elementary tutorial that focuses on drawing a tree with no leaves. For drawing leaves on a branch see:

  • How to Depict a Tree Branch With Leaves
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